Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sara Almasi, Barat Ghobadian, Gholamhassan Najafi, Masoud Dehghani Soufi
Summary: The article discusses the production of bio-lubricants and the situation of non-edible resources in Iran, emphasizing the importance of non-edible oils in the lubricant industry. It also mentions some challenges in the production of bio-lubricants and chemical modification methods.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Chiew Tin Lee, Mei Bao Lee, Siti Hartini Hamdan, William Woei Fong Chong, Cheng Tung Chong, Hedong Zhang, Allan Woei Loon Chen
Summary: This study investigates the tribological influence of TMP trioleate as a green additive to a low viscosity Polyalphaolefin (PAO) at different lubrication regimes using Stribeck-type analysis. The results show that blending PAO with 5-vol% TMP trioleate significantly increases its viscosity index. Tribologically, this blend exhibits lower friction power and wear scar diameter compared to neat PAO, particularly in the mixed lubrication regime.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL-JESTECH
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Lucie Pierau, Christine Elian, Jun Akimoto, Yoshihiro Ito, Sylvain Caillol, Davy-Louis Versace
Summary: This review highlights the increasing importance of cationic photopolymerization combined with bio-based photopolymerizable monomers. It serves as a guide for academic teams and industries to synthesize environmentally safe materials while reducing environmental impacts and toxicity.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ayse Erciyes
Summary: The study focuses on synthesizing and characterizing two types of nanosilica particles (NS-1 and NS-2) for use in leather fatliquoring lubricants. NS-1 is prepared through an eco-friendly sol-gel process at room temperature with a base catalyst, while NS-2 is synthesized using bi-functional silane coupling agents in an acid-catalyzed medium at 60 degrees C. When added to the lubricant separately, NS particles (coded NSL-1 and NSL-2) serve as nanosilica-filled lubricants for fatliquoring leather. NS-1 particles exhibit a spherical-shaped structure, better thermal stability, smaller particle size, and good wettability properties compared to NS-2 particles. SEM analysis confirms that NSL-1 with 10% uniform nanosilica particles provides effective isolation and inter-fibrillar opening in fibrous structures. Leather treated with NS-1-filled lubricant shows improved tensile strength, elongation percentage, touch, and fat uptake. The greener sol-gel approach used to prepare NS particles proves their potential as filling agents in the leather industry due to their favorable properties.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seongchan Kim, Taegon Oh, Hyojin Lee, Jwa-Min Nam
Summary: This article reviews the various types of nanoparticles used as delivery vehicles in clinical therapeutic applications, discussing their advantageous properties and functions, as well as the issues and limitations. The strategies to overcome biological barriers and harsh physiological conditions are summarized, and green synthesis methods and their environmental impacts are introduced and discussed. The article also provides perspectives on the biocompatibility, toxicity and environmental consequences of nanoparticles developed for biomedical applications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Avinash Borgaonkar, Ismail Syed
Summary: Machining is a necessary operation in the manufacturing industry, but the use of cutting fluids poses environmental and health risks. The study explores the use of solid lubricants as a sustainable alternative, and finds that pure MoS2 and composite MoS2-TiO2 lubricants have improved machining performance. Among the lubricating conditions tested, the composite MoS2-TiO2-coated tool with composite MoS2-TiO2 lubricant shows excellent results.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART J-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING TRIBOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ligang Zhang, Yuexia Guo, Huanfei Xu, Guitao Li, Fuyan Zhao, Ga Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the lubrication performance of water-soluble graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) materials and ionic liquid grafted WS-CN as water lubricants, revealing that even small amounts of WS-CN can greatly improve lubrication effects. Compared to lubricating with DI water, IL@WS-CN dispersion significantly reduced wear and friction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunxuan Wang, Kwang Ho Kim, Keunhong Jeong, Nak-Kyoon Kim, Chang Geun Yoo
Summary: Renewable deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are introduced as effective and eco-friendly solvents and catalysts for lignocellulosic biomass utilization, highlighting their advancements in synthesis and applications. The review also discusses recent biomass pretreatment and fractionation processes using DESs, along with valorization approaches of carbohydrates and lignin. A closed-loop strategy with renewable DESs for achieving a circular bioeconomy is emphasized for sustainable biorefinery development.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emmanuel Isaac Akpan, Bernd Wetzel, Klaus Friedrich
Summary: The hierarchical structures of woods can be modified to provide structural, functional, and multi-functional materials, but current methods often generate harmful waste products. Sustainable alternatives that are environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and cost effective are proposed for future material processing.
Article
Polymer Science
S. Devaraju, K. Krishnadevi, E. Naveena, M. Alagar
Summary: In this study, a high thermal and flame-retardant polybenzoxazine-silica hybrid material was synthesized using renewable raw materials. The thermal and flame-resistant properties of the material were significantly improved, making it a suitable alternative to petroleum-based polymeric materials for better thermal and flame-resistant applications.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bruno Kenta Sato, Jose Claudio Lopes, Rafael Lemes Rodriguez, Mateus Vinicius Garcia, Mozammel Mia, Fernando Sabino Fonteque Ribeiro, Luiz Eduardo De Angelo Sanchez, Paulo Roberto Aguiar, Eduardo Carlos Bianchi
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of CBN grinding with MQL compared to Al2O3 grinding in terms of surface finishing and tool efficiencies, finding the former outperformed the latter. However, the cost per piece was lower for Al2O3 grinding irrespective of the lubricating and cooling method used.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Mahmudul Hasan, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani, Adam Mustafa Rosli, Hafizuddin Hamdan
Summary: Integrated weed management, including the use of bioherbicides, is a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture. Bioherbicides disrupt weed growth by affecting cell membrane integrity and important biochemical processes.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Juliana Basiron, Mohd Fadzli Bin Abdollah, Muhammad Ilman Chua Abdullah, Hilmi Amiruddin
Summary: This study investigates the lubrication mechanism of eco-friendly lubricant made from non-edible vegetable oils and mineral oil. The optimal concentration of 80% S100, 10% C100, and 10% J100 (S80C10J10) is determined to have a mixed lubrication regime and reduce friction and wear. The suggested lubricating mechanisms are the formation of a protective film and mending effect. By increasing the volume percent of C100 and J100, the lubrication regime changes from mixed to hydrodynamic, improving the coefficient of friction due to fluid drag.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Neam M. T. Al-Layla, Lubna A. Saleh, Abdelrahman B. Fadhil
Summary: This study investigated the slow pyrolysis of milk thistle seeds to produce bio-oil and biochar, analyzing the effects of heating rate, temperature, contact period, and particle size on yield. The chemical composition of the bio-oil was characterized using various techniques, revealing the presence of aldehydes, alcohols, phenols, acids, and alkanes. The results showed that the bio-oil derived from milk thistle seeds had high carbon content, calorific value, and comparable properties to petro-based liquid fuels.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Santos Garcia-Miranda, Luis Daniel Aguilera-Camacho, Maria Teresa Hernandez-Sierra, Karla J. Moreno
Summary: The research on eco-friendly lubricants is increasing due to their comparable performance to commercial mineral lubricants in combating environmental impact. This study analyzes the friction and wear performance of a castor/sesame oil mixture as an eco-friendly lubricant and compares it to a commercial mineral lubricant in a metallic bearing system, finding similar results.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sharokh Mehdi, Ali Asghari, Barat Ghobadian, Masoud Dehghani Soufi
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2020)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Farzane Vakilchap, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi, Mahsa Baniasadi, Sebastien Farnaud
REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sara Almasi, Barat Ghobadian, Gholamhassan Najafi, Masoud Dehghani Soufi
Summary: The article discusses the production of bio-lubricants and the situation of non-edible resources in Iran, emphasizing the importance of non-edible oils in the lubricant industry. It also mentions some challenges in the production of bio-lubricants and chemical modification methods.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sara Almasi, Barat Ghobadian, Gholamhassan Najafi, Masoud Dehghani Soufi
Summary: The research focuses on intensifying the production of TMPTE from rapeseed methyl ester using ultrasound irradiation, which significantly improves the process efficiency and reduces energy consumption. Optimization through response surface methodology resulted in a bio-lubricant yield of 82.21% with an energy consumption of 116.7 kJ under specific conditions.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mani Ghanbari, Lotfali Mozafari-Vanani, Masoud Dehghani-Soufi, Ahmad Jahanbakhshi
Summary: The study investigates the combined effect of alumina nanoparticles concentration in diesel-biodiesel blended fuels and engine speed on the performance and emissions of a diesel engine. Results show that alumina nanoparticles can enhance engine performance and reduce emissions in diesel-biodiesel blends.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT-X
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Manizheh Khanian Najaf-Abadi, Barat Ghobadian, Masoud Dehghani-Soufi
Summary: With the increasing importance of commitment for sustainable development, there has been a significant focus on technologies for clean and environmentally friendly fuel production. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs), a new class of ionic liquid, have gained attention due to their low cost, non-toxicity, and environmental friendliness. This research explores the application of DESs as catalysts, co-solvents, and extracting agents in biodiesel production and purification processes, suggesting their potential for future industrial-scale use.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Forough Noruzi, Niloofar Nasirpour, Farzane Vakilchap, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi
Summary: In this study, bioleaching of cobalt and nickel from spent lithium-ion batteries of laptops using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans was investigated. A novel strain adaptation approach resulted in a short adaptation time and efficient bioleaching. The addition of silver ions had a positive effect on the recovery of cobalt and nickel, especially in the two-step bioleaching method.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Afrooz Kaboli, Arezou Jafari, Hadi Azarhava, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi
Summary: Bio(polymer) flooding is a promising strategy for recovering additional oil from mature reservoirs by decreasing the mobility ratio and improving the sweep efficiency of injected fluid. This study isolated and studied seven unknown strains from the soil of the Masjed-Soleiman oil field for biopolymer production. After evaluating different parameters using Design Expert software, two strains showed the best performance with a biopolymer concentration of 10,500 ppm and a NaCl concentration of 10 wt%, resulting in oil recovery rates of 47% and 63% for TMU57 and TMU59 strains, respectively.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kian Rokni, Mostafa Mostafaei, Masoud Dehghani-Soufi, Danial Kahrizi
Summary: Microwave irradiation was used to enhance the reaction for producing bio-lubricant from camelina oil, resulting in a high reaction yield. The physicochemical properties of the purified product met the standards of base oil.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Manizheh Khanian-Najaf-Abadi, Barat Ghobadian, Masoud Dehghani-Soufi, Akbar Heydari
Summary: The research aims to optimize the biodiesel purification process and investigate its color change using DESs.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jafar Massah, Pegah Nomanfar, Masoud Dehghani Soufi, Keyvan Asefpour Vakilian
Summary: The evaluation of food product quality using electrical measurements is simple and nondestructive. In this study, the electrical resistance variation during the fermentation process of Iranian local bread doughs was measured, and a correlation between the electrical resistance, dough type, and fermentation time was found. Additionally, an artificial neural network was able to predict the electrical resistance of the dough samples.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fatemeh Pourhossein, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi
Summary: In this study, microbe-produced thiosulfate was used as a novel lixiviant in bioleaching of precious metals from discarded TPCBs. The effects of important parameters on the selective production of thiosulfate and sulfate were investigated. The results showed that adjusting the pH and adding an inhibitor led to an overproduction of thiosulfate and a decreased sulfur oxidation rate to sulfate. Optimum conditions for thiosulfate bioleaching achieved 100% copper dissolution and successful recovery of gold and silver.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ali Naderi, Farzane Vakilchap, Ehsan Motamedian, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi
Summary: In this study, a novel systems metabolic engineering method was developed to switch metabolic flux from oxalic acid to citric acid in fungal bioleaching of e-waste. The method successfully increased the bioleaching efficiency of copper and nickel from waste telecommunication printed circuit boards by controlling cellular metabolism through the use of inhibitors.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tannaz Naseri, Vahid Beiki, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi, Sebastien Farnaud
Summary: A serious environmental problem is the accumulation of solid waste, and researchers are encouraged to find an efficient method to recover valuable metals from it. Bioleaching is a green method used for this purpose. Response surface methodology (RSM) is increasingly used to optimize the bioleaching process by considering the interaction effects of variables. This review discusses the application of RSM in bioleaching experiments and identifies the most commonly used designs and influential factors.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rasoul Khademolhosseini, Arezou Jafari, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi, Hamidreza Hajfarajollah, Kambiz Akbari Noghabi, Mehrdad Manteghian